You do not need a visa for Monaco if you have a Vatican passport

No visa needed

Vatican citizens can enter Monaco without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Monaco?

No. Vatican citizens can enter Monaco without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Monaco may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Photo: 35x45mm, white background, recent (within 6 months)
Travel insurance with €30,000 minimum medical coverage
Confirmed hotel reservation in Monaco or host invitation
Proof of sufficient funds (€120/day recommended)
Round-trip flight reservation or travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Vatican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Monaco as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
A travel document is required to enter Monaco
Travelers need a valid passport or national ID card to enter Monaco. The travel document must be valid when the traveler arrives in Monaco.
Embassy of Monaco in France Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Monaco. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Monaco
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Monaco.
Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Monaco.
Last checked 2026-08-07